SCWEA Presidents Report

Inside this issue:

President’s

Message

1

SCWEA Conference

2017 Poster

2016 SCWEA Stu-

dent Awards Re-

cipients

2

SCWEA Student

Awards

3

Skills Sask. &

Skills Canada

Take your Kids to

Work (Wednesday

November 1, 2017

4

SaskCareers Web-

System Update

CERIC: Cannexus

Conference & Con-

tact Conference

2018. WorkSafe

Video Contest

Post-secondary

dates

5

6

7-8

SYA & YWRCC

RDIEC Update &

Career Resources

SCWEA Executive

9

10

E—News October 2017

Looking for some

career-focused professional develop-

ment? Check out:

SCWEA Conference 2017 “A Goal

Without a Plan is Just a Wish” Nov.

3, 2017 http://http://

www.scwea.com/

Cannexus 2018 January 22-24

in Ottawa, Ontario http://

cannexus.ca/

ACTE CareerTech Vision 2017 Dec.

6 –9 in Nashvile, Tennessee,

https://www.acteonline.org/

The Provincial Skills Canada Com-

petition April 12 & 13, 2018 in

Regina, Saskatchewan.

www.skillscanada.com

www.skillscanadasask.com

Contact Conference 2018:

“Investigate Educate Activate”

April 17 & 18 in Saskatoon, SK

http://www.contactconference.ca/

Relevant career-focused articles

can be found through online jour-

nals, by conducting various inter-

net searches, and through virtual

communities such as

www.contactpoint.ca.

As every Professional Growth Network knows, maintaining a strong membership, hosting a successful annual conference and supporting educators with resources and current news keeps an association vibrant and thriving. We are very proud of the long history of valuable support and leadership SCWEA has provided province wide. Last year’s conference, “Diversity in the Workplace”, was a huge success with keynotes like Olivia McIvor and Taunya Woods-Richardson, along with a host of small group presenters who provided valuable information and professional development for our members. This year’s conference, “A Goal Without A Plan is Just A Wish” will focus on providing that same valuable in-service and support as the province continues it’s quest to improve graduation rates by putting the tools in place to assist all grade 9 students to develop a Graduation and Post-Graduation plan.

Education Sector Strategic Plan (ESSP) Outcome

“Every school division and First Nations education authority in the province will develop a strategy for all Grade 9 students to have a graduation and post-graduation plan, and establish a process for maintaining those plans through Grade 12.” Education Sector Strategic Plan, Cycle 3, (2017-19) .

We are currently sitting at 69 members including Institutional and Corporate memberships. We have to thank to the committed and creative SCWEA Executive Council members for their support and enthusiasm toward career development. Highlights from the past year included our annual conference, ratifying the updated constitution, launching the new website and establishing formal partnerships with the Sask. Safety Council and Connexus. We also hosted more meetings remotely to reduce costs during these challenging economic times.

We did say farewell to Tyson Snelling and Mari Clark as they were unable to continue to be part of our team. We want to personally thank them for their contribution and service to SCWEA over the years. On a brighter note, we welcomed new directors Amanda Ross, Amy McFarlen, Paul Blankestijin and Julie Nyiri.

This month’s edition of E-News, is chock full of important dates, upcoming events and general information. Everyone is encouraged to submit ideas, articles, and photos of the events from their area of the province, as through sharing together, we grow stronger!

We wish you all a great year as you work to support students in your schools and help them to find their way in this rapidly changing and challenging world!

Co –presidents Leanne Merkowsky and Gord Heidel

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Congratulations to the 2017 Student Award Recipients

My Career and Work Experience class prepared

me for my future after high school by pushing

me in the right direction. In grade 11 i was

advised to take the CWEX class, so I did. I

can honestly say in the beginning I didn’t

have any idea of where I wanted my placement

or even what I wanted to be. My teacher and I

had discussed options as well as my mom and I.

I had come up with the idea of trying to work

in a daycare. When it was time for me to go

out into the workplace I was quite nervous yet

excited to experience new things. My placement

was at building blocks daycare and at the end

of the course I was offered a part time job

after school, to this day I have now been

working there. CWEX has made me realize that I

wanted to work in a daycare and get my E.C.E

(early childhood education). I decided for my

last semester of grade 12 that I wanted to do

CWEX again. Me now, as a grade 12 at the age of 18, I have come to the

conclusion that I would like to get my early childhood education but I

would like to be an EA in a school. For my placement this year I am fol-

lowing/assisting EA’s in William Grayson School. After my first day of

helping kids read, doing math and playing in the gym with the kids I

have come to realize this is what I want to do as a career for my life.

Thanks to CWEX i have decided what I want to be and where i want to do

it. Without this class i would still be lost on ideas of what I’d like

to be. This is a wonderful program and it has definitely been a major

success to push me to my goal. Thank you ALBERT E PEACOCK

SCHOOL, MOOSE JAW SK

Career and Work helped me prepare for my future in many ways. For example it helped me understand the con-cepts of a job. I also gave first hand experience with an actual job so i can see and feel what it is like working on a job. It also gave me knowledge to understand the responsibility of having a job. It helped me understand the trades and what apprenticeships are. It really prepared me for my future in many ways.

JEFF PYATUTCH

CANDO COMMUNITY SCHOOL, CANDO, SK

Please let your students know about this opportunity and watch for instructions in future SCWEA

E-Newsletters on to apply.

Take Our Kids to Work, The Learning Partnership’s signature program, is celebrating its 23

rd year of providing Grade 9 students across Canada with the opportunity to experience and

learn about the world of work as they begin to explore possible career paths. The Learning

Partnership began running this program in 1994 in Ontario and it has since grown into a

national program that reaches students in all provinces and territories across the country.

More than 250,000 Grade nine students and at least 75,000 businesses and organizations

nationwide participate in Take Our Kids to Work day annually.

Did You Know

Take Our Kids To Work Day falls on the first Wednesday in November every year.

Organizations who register for Take Our Kids to Work are eligible to apply for the

Learning Partnership’s Canada’s Outstanding Employers Award.

The program helps teachers make the connection between education and future

career paths.

It enhances a company’s brand by improving employee engagement, morale and

loyalty.

It demonstrates that a workplace is progressive and committed to education.

Take Our Kids to Work Day

Wednesday, November 1, 2017

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Benefits of Take Our

Kids to Work.

For students, It’s an

opportunity to: 1. Understand the importance of staying in school by learning first-hand what skills are required in today’s workplace. 2. Start exploring career options in a practical way and gain a better understanding of just how many career choices are open to them. 3. Develop an appreciation for their parents’ careers and roles in supporting their families.

For parents, it’s preparing your child for the future. You can: 1. Participate in a shared experience with your child. 2. Begin a career dialogue based on actual experiences. 3. Enrich your child’s experience with discussions before, during and after the workplace visit.

Tips to involve all students:1.Encourage parents and friends to take their son, daughter and/or a friend with them to work. 2. Bring your own child to work with you if he/she is the appropriate age. 3.Work with the cooperative education teacher to identify potential workplaces. 4. Encourage your school and school board to involve its own employees. 5. Invite workplaces that have been involved in the past to expand their participation.

Skilled Trades and Technology Week Nov. 6., 2017

This year National Skills Trades and Technology week will be kicked off in the Regina Region

with a middle level Try a Trade event hosted at Campus Regina Public in partnership with the

Regina District Industry Education Council and Skills Canada Saskatchewan.

This year, the 20th annual provincial Skills Canada Saskatchewan competition will take place

on April 12 & 13 in Regina and the 24nd annual National Skills Competétences Canada

Competition (SCNC) is planned for June 4—5, 2018 in Edmonton, Alberta.

http://www.skillscanadasask.com/

http://www.skillscanada.com/

Canadian Education and Institute for Research Counselling (CERIC)

Once again CERIC has put together a great line up of speakers for the upcoming Cannexus 18National Ca-

reer Development Conference.

SCWEA is proud to be a supporting organization, for the upcoming Cannexus 17 National Career Develop-

ment Conference to be held on January 22-24, 2018 at the Ottawa Shaw Convention Centre. As a Supporting

organization, SCWEA members are entitled to a 10% discount on the Conexus conference registration until Novem-

ber 1(end of early bird registrations) and 5% discount thereafter. For more information visit http://

cannexus.ca/about-cannexus/

http://www.contactconference.ca/

http://cannexus.ca/

WorkSafe Saskatchewan Youth Video Contest |

WorkSafe Saskatchewan

www.worksafesask.ca

WorkSafe Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Workers' Compensa-

tion Board (WCB) invite you to create a 2-minute video about work-

place health and safety. Use the theme 'Focus on Safety' for a chance

to win cash prizes for you and your school. For more information on

how to enter, read the rules and regulations. Share the contest with

#FocusOnSafety when talking about the WorkSafe Youth Video Con-

test on social media. Follow WorkSafe Saskatchewan on Twitter, Face-

book and Instagram. Subscribe to WorkSafe's YouTube channel and

view winning videos from past years. Contest resources: Rules and

regulations Frequently asked questions Sample Article for Your Stu-

dent Newsletter 2018 Youth Video 8.5x11 Contest Poster 1 2018

Youth Video 8.5x11 Contest Poster 2 2018 Youth Video 8.5x11 Contest

Poster 3 2018 Youth Video 8.5x11 Contest Poster 4 2018 Youth Video

8.5x11 Contest Poster 5 If you have any questions about the contest,

email askwcb@wcbsask.com. (Make subject line: Youth Video Contest)

http://www.worksafesask.ca/youth/teachers/youth-video/

2017 – 2018 Post Secondary Event Timeline

Dates Subject to Change

September

Apply online for SK Polytechnic – starting September 1st (for all programs except the five high demand programs) at Wasca-

na, Palliser, Kelsey & Woodland Campus

Check and follow recommended application dates and processes for out-of province and out-of-country schools

Create personal profile and start applications for awards/scholarships https://yconic.com/

www.scholarshipscanada.com

Register for various post-secondary open houses in October and November

U of Regina Campion College Information Night – September 28th

U of Sask. – Open House – Friday, September 29th

Apply for housing and residence for all post-secondary

October

U of Regina / SK Polytech Nursing application begins – October 1st

SK Polytech - High Demand Program application begins – October 1st

(Dental Hygiene, Medical Radiologic Technology, Power Engineering, Practical Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing)

U of Regina Luther College Information Night - October 5th

U of Regina - Fall Open House – Saturday, October 14th

U of Regina – What is Engineering? Wednesday, October 11th

In School Post-Secondary Information Night – TBD

November

Apply for Residence at U of Sask. – November 1st

See Your Future Career Fair - Saskatoon & Regina – Monday, Nov. 6 & Tuesday, November 7th http://www.seeyourfuture.ca/

SK Polytech INSIGHT - all campuses - Thursday, November 16 th http://saskpolytech.ca/programs-and-courses/resources/

INSIGHT.aspx

U of Regina – What is Social Work? – Tuesday, November 21st

Continue applications for post-secondary institutions

December / January

U of Sask. “Best & Brightest” - apply for admission to U of S by December 1st

U of Regina – Admission on the Spot – Thursday, December 7th

U of Regina – What is Business Administration? – Thursday, December 7th

U of Sask. “Best & Brightest” Scholarship Application deadline – December 15th

Submit U of S and U of R applications by the end of semester unless you have chosen to apply earlier

February

University of Regina Scholarship Workshop - TBD

Check deadlines for out of province schools

Continue applying for scholarships

Send midterm marks to institutions from the Ministry of Education: https://www.k12.gov.sk.ca/etranscript/

U of Sask. Deadline for all competitive entry colleges – February 15th

U of Sask. Competitive Awards - apply for admission by February 15th

U of Regina / SK Polytech Nursing application deadline – February 15th

U of Regina – Admission on the Spot - Thursday, February 15th

U of Regina - Gr.11 University Preview - Friday, February 23rd

March

Continue applications

Official Ministry Transcript due at SK Polytech for Nursing program – March 1st

U of Sask. Competitive Awards application & supporting documents deadline – March 1st

U of Regina Faculty of Education high school applicant deadline - March 1st

U of Regina Priority Deadline & Entrance Scholarship Deadline - March 15th

April

Continue applications

Apply for local scholarships

May

U of Regina - UR Beginning (new students for Fall 2018) – May 4th

June

Deadline for U of Regina Residence - June 1st (Guaranteed Room)

Students must complete a transcript request form to the Ministry of Education requesting that an official transcript of their marks be forwarded to the post-secondary schools they have applied to. Go to: https://www.k12.gov.sk.ca/etranscript/ Student loan applications available on-line at www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/education-and-learning/student-loans

August

U of Sask. Arts/Sciences deadline - August 15th

Deadline for all University of Regina programs (excluding Education & Nursing) - August 30th

Ministry of Education transcripts are due at all post-secondary institutions

Please refer to the calendar tab on the SCWEA website (http://www.scwea.com/) for updates as the year progresses.

Middle Level Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship Program

Teachers of Grades 7 to 9 students have the opportunity to access lessons and activities that will allow their students to explore the skilled trades.

This teacher’s kit aligns with Middle Level Practical and Applied Arts course requirements and is hosted on Saskatchewan Ap-prenticeship’s website at http://saskapprenticeship.ca/middle-years-lesson-plans/.

The lessons plans can be followed in their entirety, or components can be used to complement other lessons plans.

If you have any questions, please email youthapprenticeship@gov.sk.ca.

Young Workers Readiness Certificate Course (YWRCC)

Just a reminder that his is a great resource, available to all teachers and students across the province. With “Take Your Kids to Work Day “ falling on November 1 this year, you may want to utilize this resource in your classrooms. https://ywrcc.ca/

Overview :In Saskatchewan, the minimum age of employment is 16. If you are 14 or 15 years old, and able to work, you must complete the following before starting to work:

1. Complete the YWRCC and obtain a Certificate of Completion;

2. Provide your employer with a copy of your Certificate of Completion; and

3. Provide your employer with proof of age and written consent from a parent or guardian.

Employers are required to keep a copy of the young worker’s Certificate of Completion, proof of age and consent from a parent or guardian on file.

If you are 14 or 15 years old and have completed the YWRCC, you will also need to be aware of the employment standard re-strictions for 14 and 15 year olds which include:

You cannot work after 10 p.m. the night before a school day;

You cannot work before classes begin on a school day; and

You cannot work more than 16 hours in a school week. During school breaks such as Christmas holidays or summer vacation, these restrictions do not apply and you can work the same hours as other employees. All other employment standards apply to you.

There are also industries where you can and cannot work if you are under the age of 18. See Minimum Age and Workplace Re-strictions for Young Workers.

Looking for Career Education Resources

Executive Positions for

2017-2018: Past President – Cynthia

Wright-Fulton (2nd year of a 2 year term)

President – Leanne Merkow-sky and Gordon Heidel (2nd

year of a 2 year term)

Vice-President – Kerrie Bi-

netruy (2nd year of 2 year term)

Secretary - Vanessa Lewis

(10th year of 20 a year term)

Treasurer – Jennifer Beiber

(2nd year of a 2 year term)

Director - Marlene Flaman

Dunn

Director – Amanda Ross

Director – Viviana Ruiz Ar-

cand

Director – Amy McFarlen

Director - Paul Blankestijin

Director— Julie Nyiri

Ministry of Education Contact: Barbara McKinnon

Regina District Industry Education Council (RDIEC)

Despite a very challenging full of uncertainty and funding cuts the RDIEC had a very

successful year working with almost 4000 students. Funding cuts made it necessary to

restructure the RDIEC and new staff were hired over the summer. Highlights from the year

include:

The RDIEC partnered with Skills Canada Saskatchewan and Campus Regina Public (CRP)

facilitated a Try a Trade day for grade 7 and 8 students to kick-off National Skilled

Trade and Technologies week on November 2, 2016. Over six hundred students from

fifteen schools, mostly from the inner city, participated in the event.

Twenty three Career Spotlights reaching 510 students.

Three Career Connections in Machining, Auto Body Repair, and Culinary Arts.

Hosting over 2600 Gr. 9 students at the 4th annual “Work Safe Try a Career Days” in

Balgonie,SK.

Hosting a Parents as Career Coaches evening in partnerships with Regina Trades and

Skills Centre and the Regina District Chamber of Commerce.

Coordinating the UR Accelerated Program.

Working in partnership with the Sask. Safety Council to provide 72 students with Early

Safety Training.

Coordinating three Middle Level (Grades 7-9) Summer Skills Camps will in Small

Engines, Robotics and Culinary Arts were offered the week of July 17 in partnership

with Skills Canada Saskatchewan, Regina Trades & Skills Centre, Miller High School, and

the Canadian Manufactures and Exports Council.

Facilitating the Summer Apprenticeship Program for the Regina Region.

https://www.saskcareers.ca/

http://vocopher.com/

http://www.ncda.org/aws/NCDA/pt/sp/home_page

https://www.acteonline.org

http://www.ceric.ca/?q=en

http://www.saskmininged.com/

http://www.millierdickinsonblais.com/blog/canadas-workforce-crisis-moving-

from-conversation-to-action